Mardi Gras is BACK at Findlay Market! 

You asked, and we listened—Mardi Gras is making its grand return to Findlay Market, and this time, we're going BIGGER & BETTER! We’re moving FAST (maybe a little crazy, but so are we) to bring you our first-ever Mardi Gras Tasting Event featuring festive bites and bold flavors from your favorite Market Merchants.

Join us next Sunday, March 2nd, for a one-day-only celebration filled with Mardi Gras-themed samples—think gumbo, king cake, beignets, jambalaya, and more! 

Tickets

Tasting event tickets are sold in bundles. One ticket = one sample. 

• 8 for $20 

• 18 for $40

Participating Businesses (more to come!):

• The Arepa Place: Purple Cheese Arepa

• BanaSun Smoothie Bar: Avocado Toast

• Barlion’s Seafood & Poultry: Gumbo, Etouffee and/or Charbroiled Oyster

• Bouchard’s Pasta: Mini Zeppoles

• Bri’s Barket: Pup Cups

• Churchill's Fine Teas: Spiced Chai Fruit Mate

• Colonel De Gourmet Herbs & Spices: Cajun Red Beans and Rice (w/ complementary bead necklace!)

• Dat’s Ole School Cookin’: New Orleans Mac N’ Cheese and/or Gumbo

• Dean's Mediterranean Imports: Spicy Cajun Cashews

• Dojo Gelato: Your Choice of Gelato

• Eckerlin Meats: Masking of Rous-ful Gumbolaya

• Eliza Jane’s BakeShop: Bananas Foster Cake

• French Crust Cafe and Bistro: Pecan Praline

• Gibbs Cheese: King Cake Fudge

• Gramma Debbie’s Kitchen: Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage and Argentinian Shrimp

• Harmony Plant Fare: Muffaletta Sandwich Square

• Jane’s: TBD

• Madeira Bakery: TBD

• Makers Bakers Co.: King Cake, Muffaletta Sandwich and/or Beignet

• Mama Made It: Andouille Sausage & Corn Bake

• Neil Luken Meats: Tasso Potato Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

• OTR Bagel Bar: Cinnamon Crunch and/or Fruity Pebble Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese

• The Rhined: Spicy Cajun Cheese Dip

• Roth Produce: Gracie’s Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels, Cake Puck, and/or Cookie

• Taste of Belgium: Lemon Poppyseed Mini Waffle with Whip

• uGOgelato: Peanut Butter Chip Gelato and/or Orange Sorbetto (vegan)

Refund Policy

Please note that payments are non-refundable and will be gratefully accepted as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution directly supports vital food access and food entrepreneurship initiatives in our community.

Kick off Bock Fest with a historic tour of Findlay Market studded with stop to Merchants all over the district. You'll hear from business owners about the city's rich German heritage and sample their German-inspired food to fuel your celebrations all evening long. Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour. There are only 12 tickets available for this tour - buy yours today!

Participating Merchants

• Churchill’s Fine Teas: Hangover Relief Tea

• Eckerlin Meats: Bockwurst

• Harmony Plant Fare: Pretzel with Beer Cheese (Vegan)

• Makers Bakers Co.: Mini Apple Strudel

• The Rhined: Raclette Bratwurst Bites

Refund Policy:

These tickets are non-refundable. In the event you are unable to come to the tour, we will graciously accept your ticket sale as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Findlay Market Fans! Join our St. Patrick's Day Tasting Tour where we'll chat through the vibrant history of the Market while stopping along the way for green treats, drinks, and gifts. Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour.

Participating Merchants

• Artichoke: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

• Churchills Fine Teas: TBD

• Ruby's Chocolates: St. Patrick's Day Joystick

• Taste of Belgium: Lucky Charms Mini Cheesecake

• uGOgelato: Green Apple Gelato

There are only 12 tickets available for this tour - buy yours today!

Refund Policy:

These tickets are non-refundable. In the event you are unable to come to the tour, we will graciously accept your ticket sale as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market.

This info session is for anyone considering being a mobile food vendor at events or markets in Cincinnati. Hear from Findlay Market staff on the Mobile Popup Program available to Findlay Kitchen members and details about the Findlay Outdoor Market. The Cincinnati Health Department will be talking through mobile food licensing requirements and providing inspections for those who need them.

Presentation Topics:

• Findlay Market Mobile Popup Program

• Findlay Market Outdoor Market Program

• Health Department Licensing & Inspection Requirements

• Tips and Tricks for Successful Setups

• Mobile Kit Setup & Inspections for 2024 Mobile Food Licenses

This session is free, but requires registration to hold your spot.

Still need your own mobile kit inspected for 2025? The Health Department will be available to inspect mobile kits during this time. Please email Cat Murrell (cmurrell@findlaymarket.org) with questions or to sign up for an inspection. Sign up is required prior to inspection.

This info session will be held at Findlay Kitchen - 1719 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Join us in celebrating Reds Opening Day at the annual Findlay Market Opening Day Parade. The parade will kick off at Findlay Market at 12 PM and end at Taft Theater. 

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Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your brand at our new workshop. We’re inviting Thommy Long of LemonGrenade to share his expertise in working with small businesses as they build and strengthen their brand to stand out from the competition. This workshop is interactive and we will break into groups for a branding brainstorming exercise after covering the following topics:

• How to solidify & establish your brand

• The power of branding & how to stand out

• Examples of strong branding strategies

Tickets are $20 per person. This class will be held at the Findlay Market Corporate Offices - 19 W. Elder St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

About Thommy Long

Thommy Long is the Creative Director at LemonGrenade, a graphic design and branding agency in Cincinnati that supports businesses in all of their design needs, from full rebrands to specialized campaigns and everything in between. Thommy has worked in art direction for over 20 years, and is a proud alum of the Art Academy of Cincinnati.

About Findlay Learn

Findlay Learn is a Findlay Market program dedicated to food business education for entrepreneurs. Our programming connects current and future food entrepreneurs with knowledge, support, and access to opportunities. Findlay Learn builds on Findlay Market’s principles of driving economic activity, social interaction, and an inclusive experience for all, by placing food entrepreneur needs, support, and access, at the core of our focus. We strive to empower and embrace the wealth of culture and diversity that is needed to advance and sustain a vibrant food ecosystem right here in the heart of our city. 

Become the leader your business needs with our Employment & Leadership Workshop! In this class, you will learn the ins and outs of employment laws to consider when hiring and building a management system to help your team thrive. We will break out into small groups and collaborate on real-world problem solving to bolster your conflict management skills. This class is perfect for early-stage food businesses looking to scale their operations or established food businesses who want to strengthen their hiring and management processes. 

Leading this class is Brooke Poling, Founder of Optimal Employee Relations, a solutions-oriented employment and management consulting firm. Prior to starting her business, Brooke was an employment law attorney who helped companies develop best practices and stepped in when difficult legal obstacles arose.

Tickets for this class are $20 per person. Class will be held at the Corporation for Findlay Market Headquarters - 19 W. Elder St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

About Findlay Learn:

Findlay Learn is a Findlay Market program dedicated to food business education for entrepreneurs. Our programming connects current and future food entrepreneurs with knowledge, support, and access to opportunities. Findlay Learn builds on Findlay Market’s principles of driving economic activity, social interaction, and an inclusive experience for all, by placing food entrepreneur needs, support, and access, at the core of our focus. We strive to empower and embrace the wealth of culture and diversity that is needed to advance and sustain a vibrant food ecosystem right here in the heart of our city. 

Learn how to take care of your restaurant’s equipment so it lasts a lifetime with our Kitchen Equipment Maintenance Workshop! Commercial equipment is one of the biggest investments restaurant owners will make when starting their business, and taking care of that equipment is a surefire way to make your investment worth your while. 

In this class, we will cover the following:

• Preventative Measures & Regular Maintenance

• Signs of Disrepair

• Troubleshooting & Potential Pitfalls

• Knowing When to Call a Professional

Matt Henson, the Director of Preventative Maintenance at Valley Commercial Service, will be teaching this class. Matt has nearly 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, working for big names like Jean-Robert, Boca, and Jeff Ruby’s before transitioning into equipment maintenance. He has six years of experience repairing HVAC systems and four years as a refrigeration technician.

Tickets are $20 per person. This class will be held at Findlay Kitchen - 1719 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

About Findlay Learn: 

Findlay Learn is a Findlay Market program dedicated to food business education for entrepreneurs. Our programming connects current and future food entrepreneurs with knowledge, support, and access to opportunities. Findlay Learn builds on Findlay Market’s principles of driving economic activity, social interaction, and an inclusive experience for all, by placing food entrepreneur needs, support, and access, at the core of our focus. We strive to empower and embrace the wealth of culture and diversity that is needed to advance and sustain a vibrant food ecosystem right here in the heart of our city. 

Art & Poetry is our annual FREE celebration of the creative arts. Spend the day making art with friends, watch live performances throughout the day, and sign up to participate in the Poetry Slam. 

Poetry Slam

Perform a piece of your original poetry in front of a panel of judges for the chance to win one of the top three prizes! Representatives from Women Writing for (a) Change will be judging this competition.

• 1st Place: $250

• 2nd Place: $125

• 3rd Place: $100

Food is a pillar in every culture. During our Juneteenth Tasting Event, we are celebrating the cuisines of Findlay Market’s various Black-owned businesses. You’ll be able to sample several special dishes that tie back to the history and importance of Juneteenth.

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Refund Policy:
In the event that we need to cancel this event, please note that payments are non-refundable and will be gratefully accepted as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution directly supports vital food access and food entrepreneurship initiatives in our community.

Night Market is our annual free outdoor event where we stay open late so you can shop, eat and drink until the sun goes down. Market House Merchants and Outdoor Market Vendors alike will be popped up outside serving food and selling locally made products, and storefronts on both Race and Elm Street will stay open until 9 PM. There will be various interactive stations as well as live music all evening. 

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Enjoy food from top local chefs and market merchants, wine pairings and more, all while raising funds for vital Findlay Market initiatives.

The flavors will fly again this September at our annual fundraiser, Flavor of Findlay, as we bring together market merchants and Cincinnati’s top culinary talent to celebrate our local food scene.

All event proceeds support Findlay Market's local food entrepreneurship initiatives, food access for low-income individuals, community-building efforts, and sustainability initiatives.

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It’s our final tasting event of the year and this time, it’s all about autumn. Fall Food Fest is a celebration of the harvest season. Our Merchants prepare dishes using seasonal ingredients for you to sample one by one. We are excited to celebrate all the spoils of Autumn at our annual Fall Food Fest on Sunday, October 5 from 10 AM - 4 PM!

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Refund Policy:
In the event that we need to cancel this event, please note that payments are non-refundable and will be gratefully accepted as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution directly supports vital food access and food entrepreneurship initiatives in our community.

Trick or Treat at Findlay Market! Our Merchants dress up and pass out candy to any kiddo in costume. Findlay Market invites you to the best Trick-or-Treating in town. All families, school groups, and neighbors are welcome to join us from 4 - 6 PM on Halloween to trick-or-treat from our Market Merchants and partners. Kids will have the chance to get candy inside of the Market House and at our surrounding storefronts. All businesses passing out candy will be clearly marked so you know where to stop!

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Enter your dog in our annual dog costume contest! Owners are encouraged to dress up with their pup. Dogs will be scored by three judges based on things like cuteness, cleverness, and ability to keep their costume on. The top three dogs win prizes, and each pup will go home with a bag of treats from Pet Wants.

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Shop Small Saturday is a nation-wide movement to support local businesses in lieu of shopping from big box stores during the holidays. Findlay Market is a beautiful patchwork quilt of small, family-owned and -operated businesses that provides so much value to our community. Jumpstart your holiday shopping by supporting Small Businesses this Saturday! 

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